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I have a Verizon Jetpack and want to get internet connection

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I have a Verizon Jetpack and want to get internet connection on my desktop computer (Dell) running Windows 7. I purchased a Linksys E-Series Router. Do you have step by step instructions to follow to get it set up? Thanks. Pat

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Actually, the router isn't necessary here.

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The jetpack is a wifi hotspot/router already, so the linksys router is redundant.

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What you'll need, if your desktop doesn't have it built in already, is a wifi adapter. These can be a pci card installed permanently in the computer, or more simply a usb adapter that just plugs in.

You just plug it into your computer, follow the prompts (windows should install automatically) then go to your network/sharing center, select the network broadcast by the jetpack, enter the password (should be a pin/key printed on a sticker on the jet pack), and you'll be connected to the internet via the jetpack.

OK that means that you do not have a built in wireless adapter, only wired. So to connect to the JetPack you will want to return the E series router that you purchased and instead purchase a wireless adapter for your desktop. There are a ton of different wireless adapters, but any of them should work. I am partial to the Linksys brand, and they make a nice adapter:

The adapter will come with a CD. You just insert the CD into your desktop, run the software when it pops up, and then insert the adapter into any USB port at the end. The new adapter will allow you to connect to the JetPack. Does that make sense?

What is your experience with using a jetpack for desktop computer? I am trying to eliminate one internet charge by using this . Don't want to cancel my WildBlue until I know the Jetpack will work as well.

The JetPack is actually pretty reliable from what I have seen. I have only setup two of them so far, but both have worked rather well. I set one up with four different computers (3 laptops and a desktop) and they all worked great. Nothing is as good as a wired Internet connection (DSL, cable, etc.) but it sounds like that isn't possible for you in your location.

If I were you I would get the wireless adapter for the desktop, make sure it works well with the JetPack, and then cancel Wildblue. I think you will find the speeds with the JetPack are actaully better in a lot of cases than they are with WildBlue as well.

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